Playground Equipment Supply

The government authority located in Ames, IA requires a vendor to supply playground equipment, remove two existing playgrounds, and install one new playground designed for 2–12-year-olds. The buyer specifies that proposals must feature open slides, direct bury components, and powder-coated metal components resistant to heat, moisture, and UV exposure. Swings cannot attach to the playground structure, and wooden structures are prohibited. Tunnels, tubes, and cubes must ensure good interior visibility, deck openings must feature attached components or wall enclosures, and climbing elements require hand and foot holds. Metal ladders can be spiral, straight, or arched. The buyer restricts eligibility to onshore vendors located in the USA, and the contractor must perform the work onsite. The buyer establishes a contract period of one year. Interested vendors must submit all questions no later than September 2, 2026. The buyer requests proposals to determine the budget.